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Trouble symptoms and reme dies

If a problem occurs as a result of a connected computer or other equipment, refer to the connected computer/equipment’s instruction manual.
Use the self-diagnosis function (page 22) if the following recommendations do not resolve the problem.
Symptom Check these items
No picture
If the 1 (power) indicator is not lit,
or if th e 1 (po wer) indicator will not
light up when the 1 (power) switch
is pressed,
• Check that the power cord is properly connected.
• Check that the monitor’s MAIN POWER switch is “on” (page 9).
The
1
(power) in di cato r tu rns on re d.
• Check that the 1 (power) switch is on.
If the 1 (power) indicator is green, • Use the self-diagnosis fu nction (page 22).
If CABLE DISCONNECTED
appears on the screen, • Che ck that the video signal ca ble is properl y connected and all plugs are firmly seat ed in
their sockets (page 7).
• Check that the video input connector’s pins are not bent or push ed in.
• Check that the input select setting is correct (page 11).
• A no n-supp lied video sign al cable is connected. If you connect a non- supplied video
signal cable, CABLE DISCONNECTED may appear on the screen b efore entering the
power saving mode. This is not a malfunction.
If NO INPUT SIGNAL appe ars on
the screen, or the 1 (power)
indicator is orange,
• Che ck that the video signal ca ble is properl y connected and all plugs are firmly seat ed in
their sockets (page 7).
• Check that the video input connector’s pins are not bent or push ed in.
• Check that the input select setting is correct (page 11).
xProblem caused by a connected computer or other equipment, and not
caused by the monitor
• The computer is in the power saving mode. Try pressing any key on the keyboard or
moving the mouse.
• Check that your gr aphics board is atta ched to the computer properly.
• Check that the computer’s power is “on.”
If OUT OF SCAN RANGE appears
on the screen (page 19),
xProblem caused by a connected computer or other equipment, and not
caused by the monitor
• Check that the video frequency range is within that specified for the monitor. If you
replaced a n old monitor with this monitor, reconnect th e old monitor and then adjust the
computer’s graphics board in the fo l lowing ranges.
Horizontal frequency: 28 – 61 kHz (SDM-X52) 28 – 92 kHz (SDM-X72/X82)
Vertical fr e quency: 56 – 75 Hz (SDM-X52) 56 – 85 Hz (SDM-X72/X82)
Resolution: 1024 × 768 or less (SDM- X 52) 128 0 × 1024 or less (SDM-X72/X82)
If using Windows,
• If you replaced an old monitor with this monitor, reconnect the old monitor and do the
following. Select “SONY” from the “Manufacturers” list and select “SDM-X52” or “SDM-
X72 ” or “S DM-X 82” f rom th e “Mo dels” list i n the Window s de vic e sele ction s creen. If “ SDM -
X52” or “SDM-X72” or “SDM-X82” does not appear in the “Models” list, try “Plug & Play”
or in stall the information file for this monitor using the Windows Monitor Information Disk.
If using a Macin tosh system, • When connectin g a Macinto sh computer, use an adapter (not supplied ) if necessary.
Connect th e adapter to the co mputer before connecting the video signal cable.
Picture flickers, bounces,
oscillates, or is scrambled. • Adjust the pitch and phase (a nalog RGB s ignal onl y) (page 13).
• Isolate and elimin at e any poten tial sources of electric or magnetic fields such as other
monitors, laser printers, electric fans, fluore scent lighting, or televisions.
• Move the monitor away from power lines or plac e a magnetic shield near the monitor.
• Try plugging the monitor into a different AC outlet, preferably on a different circui t.
• Change the orientation of the monito r.
xProblem caused by a connected computer or other equipment, and not
caused by the monitor
• Check your graphics board manual for the proper monitor setting.
• Confirm that t he graphics mode (VESA, Macintosh 19'' Color, etc.) and the frequency of the
input signal are supported b y this monito r. Even if the frequen cy i s within the proper range , some
graphics boards may have a sync pulse that is too narro w for the monitor to sync correctly.
• This monitor does not process the interlace signals. Set for progressive signals.
• Adjust the computer’s refresh rate (vertical frequency) to obtain the best possible picture
(60 Hz is recommended).